Request an appointment to visit with a palliative and supportive care specialist in cancer supportive care at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center.
Call (405) 271-4385At any stage of your journey, you or your loved ones may need relief from symptoms or an extra layer of support for living with cancer.
When you and your cancer care providers work with the Cancer Palliative Care team at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center in Oklahoma, you receive the help you need from specially trained doctors, nurses, advanced practice providers and pharmacists.
Throughout your cancer journey, palliative and supportive care can help improve your quality of life through a variety of methods including:
Medications
Alternative and complementary therapies
Referrals to other Supportive Care services
Regular communication between care teams
Request an appointment to visit with a palliative and supportive care specialist in cancer supportive care at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center.
Call (405) 271-4385Ask your cancer care team for a referral to Supportive Care or visit us on the 2nd floor of Stephenson Cancer Center to schedule an appointment for help with:
Cancer pain
Caregiver burden
Constipation or diarrhea
Dyspnea – Shortness of breath
Fatigue
Insomnia – Difficulty sleeping
Nausea
Neuropathy – Numbness or tingling
Shortness of breath
Sleep problems
Stress, anxiety, depression
The process of working with the Palliative Care team covers a wide range of services designed to improve your ability to carry on with daily life, including:
Information to help with complex medical decisions
Discussion and documentation of your wishes about healthcare proxy and medical preferences, including medical interventions you do or don’t want
Emotional, practical and spiritual support for you and your family
Learn more about psycho-oncology and other pain management services at OU Health.
Throughout your journey at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, you can depend on your Supportive Care team to walk with you every step of the way. You’ll work with professionals from many healthcare disciplines, including palliative care providers, psychologists, psychiatrists, genetic counselors, clinical social workers, case managers, oncology dietitians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, cancer navigators, American Indian navigators and tobacco cessation counselors, as well as other helpful clinicians and support staff.
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